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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
35 Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 132 HS
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the ST100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Elph 115 IS grades vs the ST100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Samsung ST100

		

		

			
 Elph 115 IS ST100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

		

		

			
 ST100 Elph 115 IS 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k461kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung ST100

		

		

			
 Elph 115 IS ST100 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung ST100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the ST100.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST100 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and ST100.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon Elph 115 IS to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Elph 115 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography factors
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 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 MP count decent (14MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon Elph 115 IS as a Street photography camera
 Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch to focus
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (170 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon Elph 115 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery (170 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
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 provides touch to focus
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others in class (155g)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography advice
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 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 not so great battery (170 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
 bigger than average screen (3.5")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon Elph 115 IS
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
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 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic support
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 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone port
 more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung ST100
 Canon Elph 115 ISSamsung ST100
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Samsung ST100
Also called IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $225 $250